Honda Accord Review- Living With Honda Sensing

Introduction

Honda has a good taste when it comes to designing cars. Although looks are subjective, we would still say that most of the Honda vehicles, especially the sedans, currently available in our market look fabulous. And the Accord is one of them. It received an exciting facelift last year, which just made it that much better. However, there have been no mechanical upgrades.

The current tenth generation Accord continues to have two engine options which is the 2.0L and 2.4L. It gets the same 5-speed automatic gearbox. The new design of the headlamps would definitely woo in more customers.

The two variants of the Honda Accord - 2.0 VTi-L and 2.4 VTi-L Advance - are available in five color options which is White Orchid Pearl, Crystal Black Pearl, Modern Steel Metallic, Lunar Silver Metallic and Obsidian Blue Pearl.

The starting price of the all new accord RM 148,512 for the 2.0 VTi-L and RM 168,998 for the premium 2.4 VTi-L Advance.

Interior of the Honda Accord

Upon entering the cabin, you instantly get a feeling of calmness, luxury, and comfort. The color choice here is perfect. The black seats, which are 8-way electronically adjustable, fits you perfectly. The use of premium wood on the dashboard and doors, increase the luxuriousness. And the piano black finish around the gear lever and the entertainment system is nice to have.

There is a 7-inch infotainment system allows you to control various features of the car. It connects to Android Auto or Apple CarPlay as well. The speedometer also features a Intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) that tells you vital information of the car such as fuel efficiency, and driving range.

The steering wheel feels very premium and sporty. It features certain mounted controls. There are also a couple of paddle shifters in case your mood swings and the child inside you comes out. The meter cluster in front of the steering wheel is redesigned and now gets a new spindle pattern and font for a clearer visibility.

Exterior of the Honda Accord

The facelifted version of the Accord took the styling quotient to a higher level. The broad swept-back headlights feature LEDs and DRLs. These upgraded headlights not just look cool but also function much better.

From the front, the Accord features an aggressive yet sporty look which would appeal to potential buyers. The side profile of the Honda Accord enhances the elegance in an effective manner. This design also features better aerodynamic efficiency. The outside rear view mirrors are body-colored and have got integrated LED turn indicators. They are hydrophilic in nature, that means they disperse water droplets which help to maintain visibility during the rains. The side view of the car is further enhanced by the striking-looking alloy wheels. There are two variants of these, both of them are very stylish, and you will get the one depending on the variant you pick.

Just like the headlights, the tail lights of the Accord are wide in dimensions. They, too, come with LEDs. Their sleek design complements the wide rear look of the car. Both the lights are joined by this wide chrome slat that extends from one end of the boot lid to the other.

Engine & Fuel Consumption of the Honda Accord

The current tenth generation Accord has the same engine that was available in the previous generatio Accord which is either a 2.0 VTi-L or a 2.4 VTi-L. Both of them have inline 4-cylinders, 16 valves, and features i-VTEC. However, it is the latter that has got Honda’s Earth Dreams Technology. Honda claims that this new development enhances both driving performance and fuel efficiency.

The 2.0 VTi-L engine produces 155 Hp at 6,500 revs and 190 Nm of torque at 4,300 revs, whereas the premium 2.4 VTi-L advance engine produces 175 Hp at 6,200 revs and 225 Nm of peak torque at 4,000 revs. Both the engines comes mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission. This is the same old unit. The problem with it is that it tends to miss out on an extra gear when doing high speeds on highways. We would have loved to see a new gearbox, and perhaps, an optional manual.

Safety of the Honda Accord

The Accord comes with numerous safety features which includes dual front airbags, side airbags, side curtain airbags, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), Hill Start Assist (HSA), Emergency Stop Signal (ESS), 2 Corner Front Sensor, 4 Corner Reverse Sensor, Multi-Angle Rearview Camera, Honda LaneWatch Camera (LWC), etc.

Apart from these, Active Cornering Light (ACL), Hydrophilic Door Mirror, and Honda SENSING (FCW, CMBS, LDW, LKAS, RDM, ACC), are only available in the higher variant.

Summary

Honda has decades of expertise in what it does. The current Accord is in its tenth generation, which clearly shows how Honda has manage to innovate the Accord to become a remarkable and reliable car to be able to appeal to potential car buyers out there.

In addition, the Honda Accord continues to cater to the needs of a specific lot of people. It carries forward its legacy that Honda started many years ago. And we’re pretty sure that this legacy will continue to move ahead in the coming years.

Therefore, if you’re a potential car buyer that is looking for a balanced offering, such as an overall good looking design and a car that is able to drive superbly then the Accord would be the car for you.

For detailed review of the Honda Accord 2.4 VTi-L Advance, kindly click on the video below. Credits to Bobby Ang for reviewing the Honda Accord 2.4 VTi-L Advance.

2017 New Honda Accord 2.4 Facelift Full Driving Review by Bobby Ang